Young Men's Health
Is masturbation during the week bad? What’s its effect on body growth?You might have heard some things about masturbation, such as that it causes you to go blind, or for hair to become infertile. These are all myths – masturbation won’t … read more
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There’s some brown colored liquid coming out with my sperm. Is this a disease?
Semen is normally white. Some change in the color of a guy’s semen can happen with changes in his diet, however, most of the time these changes aren’t easily noticed. … read more
I’m not circumcised and it really hurts when I try to move the foreskin back. Can I fix it?
It shouldn’t hurt when you retract your foreskin. Possible reasons that it may hurt include adhesions (scar tissue formed between the foreskin and the glans penis) or a skin infection … read more
Why do nipples get hard during arousal?
Nipples become erect (hard) because the muscles inside them and underneath them contract. This is thought to happen in both males and females during sexual arousal due to the release … read more
My penis is slightly unsymmetrical. Is there a serious problem behind this?
Guys’ penises can vary in their shape, color, size, and the way they bend. It’s not unusual for a guys’ penis to curve sideways, up, or down, when erect – … read more
If you have herpes 2 can it be spread orally?
Both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) can be spread through oral or genital contact, or oral-genital contact! While HSV-2 can be spread through oral-genital … read more
I have little white bumps on my penis but I haven’t had sex of any kind. What are they and why are they there?
You most likely have pearly penile papules (PPP), a skin condition that occurs in up to 45% of all guys. It’s more common in those who aren’t circumcised. PPP are … read more
Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam?
When your doctor tells you to look to the side and cough, he or she is checking you for a hernia. A hernia is caused by a weakness in the … read more
How can I avoid farting?
Farting, or passing gas, is very common. Everyone passes gas throughout the day – all the air that you swallow has to come out as either burps or farts! The … read more
Why does my penis get small when it’s cold?
Your penis gets smaller when it’s cold because it is drawing itself close to the warmth of your body. The temperature of the penis and testicles is tightly regulated to … read more